Jerome P. Wilson letter to Joseph F. Thompson - Jan. 5, 1862

Head Qrs 1st Corps T.M.A. Clarksville Arkansas Jany 5th 1862 Major: General [Thomas C.] Hindman directs that you send the three women sent down to You by Col [James C.] Monroe, over the Mountains and turn them loose, notifying them that if they are ever caught within our lines again, he will send Them to the Penitentiary. Respfully [MS torn] [Jerome P.] Wilson A.A.G. Maj. [Joseph F.] Thompson Comdg &c Horsehead [Arkansas]

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Head Qrs 1st Corps T.M.A. Clarksville Arkansas Jany 5th 1862 Major: General [Thomas C.] Hindman directs that you send the three women sent down to You by Col [James C.] Monroe, over the Mountains and turn them loose, notifying them that if they are ever caught within our lines again, he will send Them to the Penitentiary. Respfully [MS torn] [Jerome P.] Wilson A.A.G. Maj. [Joseph F.] Thompson Comdg &c Horsehead [Arkansas]